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2143 FS

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,570 mi
Last recorded20,570 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2143 FS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 20,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,590 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2019 18,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,165 miles

all tyres perished (old age)

Pass 2 May 2014 16,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 15,684 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,684 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

exhaust mount loose

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,613 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 15,613 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,444 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 15,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,645 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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2143 FS is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2143 FS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2143 FS registered?

2143 FS is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 August 1970.

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The MOT history for 2143 FS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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